Mesa Distance Learning Program

www.mdlp.org

107 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Mesa Distance Learning Program (MDLP) is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school program operated by Mesa Public Schools in Arizona. Designed to offer flexibility for K-12 students, the program provides a comprehensive digital curriculum that allows learners to work at their own pace from home or any location with internet access. The platform is structured to serve a diverse student body, including those who need to recover credits, students looking to accelerate their graduation timeline, and those who require a non-traditional educational setting to accommodate personal or extracurricular commitments.

The program emphasizes a supportive online environment where students engage with state-certified teachers through digital tools, messaging, and virtual instruction. MDLP is known for its rigorous coursework that aligns with Arizona academic standards, ensuring that students receive the same quality of education as they would in a traditional classroom. By blending asynchronous learning with accessible teacher support, the Mesa Distance Learning Program serves as a vital resource for families seeking an alternative, flexible, and customizable approach to K-12 education within the Mesa school district.

107

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

2.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Distance Learning Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	37
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

White
59 (55.1 %)
Hispanic
37 (34.6 %)
Black
5 (4.7 %)
American Indian
3 (2.8 %)
Two or More
2 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-7285
Website:	http://www.mdlp.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 47